"One of the primary Taisha (Shinto shrines) on the Nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, this shrine is the main attraction in Shingū and a common endpoint for hikers—especially those who opt to arrive by boat rather than complete the final trail leg. It sits within easy walking distance of town accommodations and anchors the pilgrimage experience in an otherwise residential port city." - Jessie Beck